The New Praiseworthy ‎#356

356. To the Rescue

1 Death-bells tolling, tolling, tolling,
Wrecks adrift and breakers rolling;
Where the floods of intemp'rance rave,
Light the beacon, and speed to save.

Chorus:
Sign, our pledge, now sign,
And strength divine shall yet be thine;
Sign our pledge, now sign,
Touch not, taste not the wine.

2 Voices cheering, life-boats steering,
See, the helping hands are nearing,
While the pledge, our glad signal, flies,
Hopeful message to weary eyes. [Chorus]

3 Joy-bells ringing, ringing, ringing,
friends a hearty welcome bringing;
Heav'n bends down our joy a-near,
Greets the rescued with words of cheer. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Death-bells tolling, tolling, tolling
• Title: To the Rescue
• Author: Priscilla J. Owens
• Refrain First Line: Sign our pledge, now sign
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Patriotic and Temperance
• Copyright: Copyright, 1902, by E.O. Excell. Words and Music.
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Death-bells tolling, tolling, tolling]
• Composer: Chas. Edw. Prior
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1902, by E.O. Excell. Words and Music.
• Notes: Public Domain.